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FV57 WEW

2007 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,098 mi
Last recorded105,098 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk51,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 WEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 105,098 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 98,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear main pipes at rear of undertray (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 95,865 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 92,172 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 92,160 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 85,819 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 85,819 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 82,219 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 82,219 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 78,127 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 78,089 miles

Headlamp switch faulty position lights and headlights will not switch off. (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r & o/s/r exhaust brackets corroded away.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 70,733 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 70,733 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 62,053 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 55,232 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and has cuts to the tread not reaching ply or chords

o/s/f tyre tread perishing

rear exhaust hangers deteriated

Pass 12 Mar 2013 49,491 miles

o,s,r brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2013 49,491 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 44,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 36,372 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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FV57 WEW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 51,290 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV57 WEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FV57 WEW registered?

FV57 WEW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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